Jira MCP Server

Integrates AI models with Jira through a standardized Model Context Protocol interface.

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What is the Jira MCP Server?

Integrates AI models with Jira through a standardized Model Context Protocol interface.

What the server does

A Model Context Protocol server implementation for Jira integration. This server allows AI models to interact with Jira through a standardized interface.

  • Full Jira REST API integration
  • Connection pooling for optimal performance
  • Comprehensive error handling
  • Type-safe implementation
  • Built-in rate limiting
  • Request logging and monitoring

Credentials and setup notes

  • Node.js 14 or higher - npm 6 or higher

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Jira MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jira-5": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-jira"],
      "env": {
        "JIRA_HOST": "your-value",
        "JIRA_API_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

  • Node.js 14 or higher - npm 6 or higher
VariableDescriptionRequired
JIRA_HOSTEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Optional
JIRA_API_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Jira to Prerequisites.”
  • “Use Jira to Setup.”
  • “Use Jira to Testing.”

Frequently asked questions

It's a Model Context Protocol server implementation that allows AI models to interact with Jira through a standardized API, enabling seamless integration and automation.